For the academic year 2022-2023, the average acceptance rate of Virginia Colleges is 66.36%. The yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.23%. A total of 373,640 have applied, 247,959 admitted, and 52,645 students have enrolled one of Virginia Colleges.
Of the Virginia colleges, Fairfax University of America is the tightest school to admit with 1.06% acceptance rate, and Washington and Lee University has the second lowest acceptance rate of 16.96%.
You can check the 5-year acceptance rate changes of Virginia Colleges.
Acceptance Rates & Admission Statistics Comparison Table
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2023 Acceptance Rates Comparison Table Between Virginia Colleges | School Name | Applicants | Admitted |
Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Admission Yield |
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Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach, VA | 383 | 269 | 191 |
70.23% | 71.00% |
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American Massage & Bodywork InstituteVienna, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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American National UniversitySalem, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology SchoolPetersburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Arizona College-Falls ChurchFalls Church, VA | 39 | 39 | 16 |
100.00% | 41.03% |
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Ascent CollegeHampton, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Asher Institute of HamptonHampton, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-ArlingtonArlington, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Averett UniversityDanville, VA | 2,324 | 1,767 | 251 |
76.03% | 14.20% |
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Avi Career TrainingGreat Falls, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-ManassasManassas, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA | 984 | 620 | 149 |
63.01% | 24.03% |
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Bon Secours Memorial College of NursingRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical ImagingRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA | 3,402 | 3,074 | 422 |
90.36% | 13.73% |
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Brightpoint Community CollegeChester, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bryant & Stratton College-HamptonHampton, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondNorth Chesterfield, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Cayce/Reilly School of MassageVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Centra CollegeLynchburg, VA | 15 | 6 | 3 |
40.00% | 50.00% |
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Central School of Practical NursingNorfolk, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Centura College-ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Centura College-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Centura College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Centura College-Richmond MainNorth Chesterfield, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Centura College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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CET-AlexandriaAlexandria, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Chamberlain University-VirginiaVienna, VA | 4 | 2 | 1 |
50.00% | 50.00% |
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Chester Career CollegeCHESTER, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | 7,428 | 6,340 | 1,161 |
85.35% | 18.31% |
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Chrysm Institute of Esthetics (The) - HamptonHampton, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Columbia CollegeVienna, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Crown Cutz Academy BristolBristol, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Culpeper Cosmetology Training CenterCulpeper, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Danville Community CollegeDanville, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail AcademyReston, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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DeVry University-VirginiaArlington, VA | 6 | 2 | 2 |
33.33% | 100.00% |
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Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | 1,144 | 1,138 | 203 |
99.48% | 17.84% |
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Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Eastern Virginia Career CollegeFredericksburg, VA | 64 | 36 | 36 |
56.25% | 100.00% |
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ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | 4,969 | 4,109 | 1,024 |
82.69% | 24.92% |
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ECPI University - RoanokeRoanoke, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University-Culinary Institute of VirginiaNorfolk, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University-InnsbrookGlen Allen, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University-ManassasManassas, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University-Richmond SouthRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University-Richmond WestRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University-Virginia Beach Health SciencesVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Emory & Henry CollegeEmory, VA | 2,288 | 2,216 | 347 |
96.85% | 15.66% |
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Empire Beauty School-MidlothianMidlothian, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Empire Beauty School-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Empire Beauty School-RichmondRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Empire Beauty School-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Fairfax University of AmericaFairfax, VA | 378 | 4 | 4 |
1.06% | 100.00% |
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Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | 1,452 | 1,224 | 238 |
84.30% | 19.44% |
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Fortis College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Fortis College-RichmondRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Galen Health Institutes-RichmondRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | 20,001 | 18,001 | 4,144 |
90.00% | 23.02% |
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Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA | 3,262 | 1,298 | 279 |
39.79% | 21.49% |
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Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | 15,009 | 11,177 | 867 |
74.47% | 7.76% |
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Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical NursingHenrico, VA | 121 | 89 | 67 |
73.55% | 75.28% |
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Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA | 3,275 | 2,371 | 210 |
72.40% | 8.86% |
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IGlobal UniversityVienna, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Institute of Advanced Medical EstheticsAshland, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | 30,727 | 24,062 | 4,863 |
78.31% | 20.21% |
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Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | 30,943 | 30,723 | 6,114 |
99.29% | 19.90% |
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Life Pacific University-VirginiaChristiansburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | 6,042 | 5,304 | 794 |
87.79% | 14.97% |
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Lotus Professional CollegeRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Luckes Beauty Academy LLCNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | 3,503 | 2,852 | 355 |
81.42% | 12.45% |
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Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Mountain Gateway Community CollegeClifton Forge, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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New River Community CollegeDublin, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | 8,884 | 7,951 | 1,300 |
89.50% | 16.35% |
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Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic MassageFalls Church, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | 14,435 | 13,734 | 3,084 |
95.14% | 22.46% |
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Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VA | 236 | 179 | 103 |
75.85% | 57.54% |
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Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Paul Mitchell the School-RoanokeRoanoke, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons CornerMcLean, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Paul Mitchell the School-WoodbridgeWoodbridge, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Radford UniversityRadford, VA | 11,442 | 10,680 | 1,226 |
93.34% | 11.48% |
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Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA | 1,602 | 1,522 | 147 |
95.01% | 9.66% |
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Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA | 2,446 | 2,090 | 415 |
85.45% | 19.86% |
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Rappahannock Community CollegeGlenns, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | 6,989 | 2,260 | 522 |
32.34% | 23.10% |
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Richard Bland CollegeSouth Prince George, VA | 1,578 | 1,248 | 395 |
79.09% | 31.65% |
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Riverside College of Health CareersNewport News, VA | 2 | 2 | 2 |
100.00% | 100.00% |
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Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | 5,055 | 4,032 | 502 |
79.76% | 12.45% |
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Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sentara College of Health SciencesChesapeake, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA | 2,296 | 1,845 | 475 |
80.36% | 25.75% |
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South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, VA | 1,090 | 1,084 | 380 |
99.45% | 35.06% |
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Southside College of Health SciencesColonial Heights, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Southside Virginia Community CollegeAlberta, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Southwest Virginia Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sovah School of Health ProfessionsDanville, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Standard Healthcare Services-College of NursingFalls Church, VA | 153 | 50 | 48 |
32.68% | 96.00% |
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Staunton School of CosmetologyStaunton, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Alexandria CampusAlexandria, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Chesterfield CampusMidlothian, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Fredericksburg CampusFredericksburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Loudoun CampusAshburn, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Newport News CampusNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Virginia Beach CampusVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Woodbridge CampusWoodbridge, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA | 1,204 | 912 | 154 |
75.75% | 16.89% |
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Sylvain Melloul International Hair AcademyLynchburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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The Chrysm Institute of EstheticsVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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The Esthetic InstituteVienna, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Tidewater Tech - Priority Automotive Tidewater Tech Learning CenterChesapeake, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Tidewater Tech-TradesNorfolk, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of VirginiaNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | 3,230 | 3,099 | 410 |
95.94% | 13.23% |
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University of Management and TechnologyArlington, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA | 4,709 | 4,040 | 749 |
85.79% | 18.54% |
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University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | 14,364 | 3,501 | 851 |
24.37% | 24.31% |
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University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA | 835 | 631 | 251 |
75.57% | 39.78% |
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University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | 50,926 | 9,503 | 4,022 |
18.66% | 42.32% |
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical NursingVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Virginia Beach Theological SeminaryVirginia Beach, VA | 1 | 1 | 1 |
100.00% | 100.00% |
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Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | 18,242 | 16,600 | 4,167 |
91.00% | 25.10% |
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Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA | 1,192 | 847 | 358 |
71.06% | 42.27% |
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Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | 45,321 | 25,825 | 7,166 |
56.98% | 27.75% |
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Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA | 8,230 | 7,384 | 1,382 |
89.72% | 18.72% |
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Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA | 4,386 | 3,533 | 395 |
80.55% | 11.18% |
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Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | 1,718 | 1,399 | 281 |
81.43% | 20.09% |
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Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | 7,224 | 1,225 | 476 |
16.96% | 38.86% |
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William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | 18,087 | 6,059 | 1,642 |
33.50% | 27.10% |
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Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
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| Average | 7,185 | 4,768 | 1,012 | 66.36% | 21.23% |
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*The admission data is updated with academic year 2022-2023 data from National Center For Education Statistics (September 2, 2023).
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